GEO 310 · Compass

GEO 310

Introduction to Geophysics

3 credits

An introduction to theoretical and applied geophysics. Topics in global geophysics include seisomology, gravity, geomagnetics and heat flow, with applications to the structure and dynamics of the earth's interior. Students conduct computer-based analysis of geophysical data, some of which they collect using techniques of geophysical exploration and environmental geology. Three hours of lecture per week, plus group field experiments and analysis.

Prerequisites

All of

One of

GEO 122Physical Geology

All of

GEO 102The Earth

GEO 112Physical Geology Laboratory

All of

One of

MAT 127Calculus Cmay be taken together

MAT 132Calculus IImay be taken together

MAT 142may be taken together

MAT 171may be taken together

AMS 161Applied Calculus IImay be taken together

PHY 133Classical Physics Laboratory Imay be taken together

One of

PHY 132Classical Physics IImay be taken together

PHY 127Classical Physics Cmay be taken together

PHY 142Classical Physics II: Honorsmay be taken together

Catalog text

Prerequisite: GEO 122, or GEO 102 and 112 Pre- or corequisites: MAT 127 or MAT 132 or MAT 142 or MAT 171 or AMS 161; PHY 133; PHY 132 or PHY 127 or PHY 142

Sections

Fall 2026

Section	Days	Time	Room	Instructor
LEC 01	TuTh	2:00PM–3:20PM	EARTH&SPACE 105 WESTCAMPUS	Fiona Clerc